It was the summer of 1969 and my father had orders to Vietnam. On the evening before his departure, he taught me the chords to "Home On The Range" and challenged me to play that song for him when he returned. I practiced till my fingers bled but I was ready for him when he returned. Ever since then my guitar has been a constant companion as I played my favorite songs from CSNY, Arlo Guthrie, Neil Young, James Taylor, Warren Zevon and so many more. After the events of 9/11 something changed in...